Getting a return ticket.

Hey guys. I'm going to be flying into Indonesia and officially it states that all visitors must have a return ticket. Is there a good way to get around this? I'm thinking of getting a refundable or cancel-able ticket. Anyone know any good options? Thanks!

Hey guys. I'm going to be flying into Indonesia and officially it states that all visitors must have a return ticket. Is there a good way to get around this? I'm thinking of getting a refundable or cancel-able ticket. Anyone know any good options? Thanks!

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Lots of countries have that requirement. Sometimes when entering a country you may be asked to show your printed itinerary. It's expected that travelers may not have paper tix printed in advance. After the border crossing, it's acceptable to have a change in your itin, as long as you don't overstay your visa or visa-free period. I don't have any Indonesia specific info, but expect it to be similar.

You definitely should plan something even if you end up changing it. A friend of mine had a visitor from Germany denied entry to the US last year because he had no outbound or onward travel plans. All he got was a 2-hour visit to DFW and they sent him back.

The requirement for an onwards journey, or return ticket by immigration officials, is a discretionary tool given to them in many cases. How you present yourself, and how straightforward your answers are, determines whether you are in, or out.

Hippie like appearance will get you on the next plane in many countries. Eons ago, in the peak of Lee Kuan Yew's power, long hairs for men (below the collar, and covering the ear) was sufficient to be denied entry.

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